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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.83, 962.40 and 576.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.83, 962.40 and 576.05 is: 862.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.83 : 962.40 = 576.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.83/962.40 = 576.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.83x = 962.40 × 576.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.83x = 554,387.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,387.16/642.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.42

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